Kohima, September 11, 2014: The Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) Chairperson, Dr Temsula Ao, accompanied by Members Kakheli Jakhalu and Asangla Cholong, visited the victim of the domestic violence incident which had occurred on September 4 in Naga Hospital, Kohima on September 9.

A press note informed that the NSCW expressed their sympathy and good wishes for her recovery and also extended a token of monetary help towards the medical expenses.

The Commission expressed its condemnation of the “horrendous assault, now definable as rape perpetrated on the victim by the husband.”

It further appealed to the law-enforcement authorities to expedite the prosecution and award the maximum punishment permissible under the law.

The Commission also appealed to all right-thinking citizens to be vigilant against such evil elements in society, so that the safety and security of all women in Nagaland are ensured.

Source: Morung Express

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